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Love Never Fails
Love is a dual reflection. Just as a coin has two sides, our spiritual walk requires a balance: rendering unto God the devotion due to Him, and rendering unto others the compassion they deserve. As Jesus taught, we must give to “Caesar” what is his, but our hearts belong entirely to God (Mark 12:17). The Source Before the Stream We cannot truly pour into others if we have not first been filled. We love because He first loved us. Love is not just an attribute of God; God is Love (1 John 4:8). This love is: The Fruit of… Read More..
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Does God also Repent Like Humans?
Let us begin by intentionally meditating on these foundational words: How can you forgive and forget when someone has hurt or wronged you so deeply that it leaves a scar on your heart—especially when it’s someone very close to you who has betrayed or hurt you, or duped and dumped you? (Matthew 5:44). Let’s look at a divine example from Jesus Christ, our Lord, who had two very close friends among His disciples. One, Peter, denied Jesus three times (Luke 22:61-62), and the other, Judas, betrayed Him to the Pharisees (Luke 22:47-48). Before the world was created, Jesus loved… Read More..
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The Unwrapping of Christmas: Celebrating the Person, Not Just the Season
Today, the world wraps itself in the joyful mood of the Christmas season—a time of dazzling lights, exchanged gifts, family laughter, and shared feasts. Yet, amidst the global celebration, a fundamental question often remains unanswered: What is the core purpose of this festival, and who is the person at its heart? The History of the Day Have you ever paused to consider why we celebrate Christmas on December 25th? This date, first recorded in Rome in 336 AD, was formally adopted by the Church, possibly aligning with pre-existing pagan festivals honoring the winter solstice (like Sol Invictus, the “birthday… Read More..
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A Lesson from the Prodigal Son
The Parable of the Prodigal Son is found in Luke 15:11-32 that offers a powerful lesson on asking and receiving. It’s a tale of two sons who, in their own ways, both missed the mark. The younger son asked his father for his inheritance and received it, but his intention was selfish. He took his wealth to a “far country” and wasted it all on “prodigal living,” squandering everything without a thought for the Giver. He represents those who pray to God for something, and when it’s granted, they forget God’s goodness and leave His presence, spending their blessings… Read More..
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A Shared Language, a Shared Vision
Remember the story of the Tower of Babel in the Book of Genesis 11:1-9. In their pride, people came together, speaking one language, and sought to build a tower to the heavens to make a name for themselves. But because their ambition was born of rebellion against God, He brought confusion, and their shared language was lost. Truly, imagine a world where everyone spoke the same language, where every word was understood without a translator. This wasn’t a fantasy; it was once a reality. “Now the whole earth had one language and one speech.” Genesis 11:1 Eventually, humans became… Read More..
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The True Source of Wisdom
The greatest power isn’t found in what we know, but in who we trust. While knowledge provides us with information, it is wisdom that gives us true understanding. The Bible tells us that wisdom is the principal thing, and it is revealed to us by God, not simply gathered by our own efforts. ‘’In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia, a revelation was given to Daniel (who was called Belteshazzar). Its message was true and it concerned a great war. The understanding of the message came to him in a vision.’’ -Daniel 10:1. The Gift of Understanding: Remember… Read More..
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Empty pots and new wine – Part ii
When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus *said to Him, “They have no wine.” – John 2:3 Most, if not all, marriages in India would entail large feasts for large numbers in the few thousands. Millions of rupees is spent by the bride’s family (usually) to feed the large swathe of family and friends. And God forbid that the food become insufficient in one of these marriages. The ripples of which would be felt, remembered and reminded of for a lifetime of awkwardness for the bride and the bridegroom. And I imagine that the wine running out… Read More..
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Empty pots and new wine – Part i
On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there; and both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding. John 2:1-2 Jesus’ first miracle at the Cana wedding is full of symbolism that when studied in detail can even explain to us Jesus’ entire purpose and ministry on this earth. To begin with, Jewish weddings are a joyous time and tradition filled event with family and friends of the bridegroom and the bride. Probably why in v1, it makes mention of the mother of Jesus – Mary –… Read More..
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The King is coming back – Part iii
God’s judgement is holistic with respect to the human essence. What makes a human a human? Abstract thoughts that mold our hearts. Real emotions from the heart that fuel our words and direct our actions. Almost like the near-perfect Japanese railways system working in tandem through the year. Too complicated, intricate and downright impossible for it to be attributed to chance – but only meticulous planning and oversight. Neurons firing in our brain producing enough electricity to power a small light bulb. Complex chemicals that drive our state of emotions, that just a minute imbalance measured in nanograms can… Read More..
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The King is coming back – Part ii
For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes even to the west, so will the coming of the Son of Man be. – Matthew 24:27 The physics of a lightning strike involves the ionization (charging) of a stream of air particles from a thunder-cloud in the skies all the way down to the surface of the earth. It is literally heaven touching earth. Psalm 104:3 says this of God: He makes the clouds His chariot. Within the fraction of a second – the visible lightning flickers in the sky penetrating every darkness with its blinding lumens… Read More..